squabble
verb (used without object)
to engage in a petty quarrel.
Example Sentences
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The voices of the characters come through as though we’re eavesdropping from a discreet distance on their banter and squabbles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Jeanie Buss is as familiar with sibling squabbles as she is with the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Pondering the loss of a spouse tends to put money squabbles in perspective.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
She continued: "When you take out a major leader, there's a detonation of a struggle to take control in that vacuum. So, you'll see these squabbles for power in different parts of the country."
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026
And despite their occasional squabbles, it was clear as could be that they loved each other dearly.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
